Biotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery: Current Trends and Future Scope

Presenting up-to-date insights on the water crisis stemming from wastewater production, this book is edited by experts in the field. The chapters are structured around different types of bioremediation approaches (phytoremediation, myco-remediation, bio-stimulation, bio-augmentation, rhizoremediation, etc.), all applied in the context of wastewater treatment.

This comprehensive resource equips students, research scholars, and policymakers with a holistic understanding of wastewater treatment and resource recovery through bioremediation techniques. Abundant real-world applications and case studies empower readers to make well-informed decisions, ensuring the efficient utilization of energy and efforts in addressing this critical issue.

Key Features

- Covers a thorough analysis of various bioremediation approaches such as: phytoremediation, myco-remediation, bio-stimulation, bio-augmentation, rhizoremediation, etc.

- Offers the most up-to-date information on integrated wastewater treatment using biological and physicochemical methods

- Includes case studies on bioremediation of domestic/industrial wastewater for the elimination of heavy metals/emerging water contaminants/pesticides/microplastics, amongst others